Story by Eric Zuniga, Campus Carrier deputy news editor Design by Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Nearly 70 students presented research projects on Tuesday at Berry’s annual Symposium on Student Scholarship. Students representing a wide range of disciplines presented their research in oral sessions and a poster session held throughout the day. According to Miguel Ampuero, assistant professor of psychology and chair of the … Continue reading Students present symposium research

Sylvie Wages, Campus Carrier staff writer Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Why did the FBI investigate the hit song “Louie Louie” in 1963? Why did radio stations in Houston, Nashville and Columbia, S.C. yank Tim McGraw’s “Red Rag Top” from the airwaves in 2002? Why was “Puff the Magic Dragon” banned in Singapore and Hong Kong? The musical revue, … Continue reading Berry celebrates First Amendment with censored music

What is stress? What are the warning signs? How can you cope with intense amounts of stress? There are many different ways to answer that question, and it varies from person to person. Stress manifests itself differently in each situation, but there are a few overarching symptoms to be on the lookout for. Continue reading Love your heart: managing stress and preventing heart disease as a college student

Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor From 2010 to 2018, the number of students who received a bachelor’s degree for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) major increased by 62%, more than the 20% growth that other degrees received, according to a report from the PEW Research Center in 2021. Despite this growth, women remain underrepresented in computing, engineering … Continue reading Walk a mile in her lab coat: STEM professors share their experiences in the field

Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor in chief Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor The beginning of the month of March brings many events. The return of spring allergies, a much needed break from classes, the dreaded “spring forward” of Daylight Saving Time and Women’s History Month. Starting in 1988, this month is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women to history and society.  Although many … Continue reading Women’s History Month: How Berry Students are Continuing the Conversation

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor It is midterm season, and that means headaches, anxiety and a whole lot of work. Many college students find themselves in a position in which they are suffering from mental health problems, yet they may not know about all the resources that are in place to help them. Berry College offers plenty of resources for mental health, but how … Continue reading Depression, anxiety and what to do about them

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor in chief Black History Month is an exciting time of year not just for Black Americans, but all Americans. Black history is a fundamental part of American history, and its importance cannot be overstated. Berry College has an exciting array of events established for celebrating Black history, among those are the Diversity Open-Mic Night … Continue reading Black History Month at Berry and beyond

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Casino Night is a staple of Berry culture. Like the Semi-Formal and the Formal events, Berry students take the opportunity to dress up in their finest clothes and play the night away with casino games. The Krannert Center Activities Board (KCAB) is the organization responsible for Casino Night, along with many other popular Berry … Continue reading What Happens in Krannert, Stays in Krannert: A History of Casino Night

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor Katelynn Singleton, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief The weather has become increasingly severe, from the polar vortex that struck the country during Christmas weekend to the extreme rain and weather that occurred on the first week of classes. As climate change continues, one can expect similar, and according to some climate scientists, harsher weather to be more frequent. The increase in … Continue reading Staying safe during extreme weather: being aware and alert at Berry and at home

Sam Askew, Campus Carrier managing editor One of the biggest threats to the global population in the years since the Industrial Revolution is climate change. However, it can be rather hard to figure out exactly what that means. Yes, Earth’s climate naturally changes on its own, but since the Industrial Revolution, it has changed at an exponential rate. According to the United Nations (UN), the … Continue reading Reducing your carbon footprint as a college student